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Brownie Cookies
By SapphireBlu957
Cocoa powder and brown sugar blend to make these easy drop cookies taste like rich brownies
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup buttermilk or sour milk*
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 1 tablespoon sifted powdered sugar
Jicama, Tomato and Black Bean Salad
By SapphireBlu957
Whisk juice, garlic, cumin, oil together, add the rest of the ingredients, toss and serve
- 3 Tbs Lime juice
- Garlic powder to taste
- ½ tsp cumin
- 3 Tbs extra virgin olive oil
- 1 15 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 small jicama, peeled and chopped
- 2 plum tomatoes, chopped (I used 3 small tomatoes)
- 3 tbs red onion
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro (I just sprinkled in some dried oregano)
- S & P to taste
Barley-Oat Chocolate Chip Cookies
By SapphireBlu957
Whole wheat flour, rolled oats, barley flour, oat bran, and wheat bran pack these yummy chocolate chip cookies with...
- 2 eggs or 1/2 cup refrigerated or frozen egg product, thawed
- 1 cup sugar or sugar substitute blend* equivalent to 1 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup cooking oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 cup regular rolled oats
- 1/2 cup barley flour
- 1/2 cup oat bran
- 1/4 cup wheat bran
- 3 tablespoons nonfat dry milk powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate pieces
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut (optional)
Fresh Green Beans & Basil
By SapphireBlu957
HEAT dressing in large skillet on medium heat
- 1/3 cup KRAFT Sun Dried Tomato Vinaigrette Dressing 1 lb. fresh green beans, trimmed
- 1 red onion, sliced
- 3 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil
Slow Cooker Chicken-Barley Stew
By SapphireBlu957
Assemble this hearty barley and chicken stew in the morning and come home to a hearty dinner with no hassle! From e...
- 3 large carrots, sliced (2 cups)
- 2 medium stalks celery, sliced (1 cup)
- 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
- 2 bone-in chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 lb), skin removed
- 5 cups water
- 3/4 cup uncooked medium pearl barley
- 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
Chicken Chili with Black Beans
By SapphireBlu957
If you're tired of your standby chili recipe, try swapping ground beef with chicken and adding veggies—chicken ha...
- 3/4 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 oz) tomatoes, cut up
- 1 1/2 c black beans, cooked
- 1 cup coarsely chopped onion
- 1 cup sliced celery
- 1 cup diced sweet green pepper
- 1 seeded & minced jalapeno pepper
- 4 tsp mild chili powder
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 8 oz yellow summer squash, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/2" pieces
Stir-Fry Chicken and Vegetables
By SapphireBlu957
Heat a large, heavy skillet or wok over high heat until water sizzles when dropped onto the metal
- 3 tablespoons canola oil
- 1/4 pound cooked chicken breast, cut diagonally into 1/8" thick slices
- 1/2 package (5 ounces) frozen vegetables containing broccoli, green beans, red bell peppers, and mushrooms
- 1 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1/2 package (5 ounces) fresh spinach
Healthy Makeover Meatloaf
By SapphireBlu957
In the kingdom of comfort food, meatloaf is royalty
- 1 tablespoon(s) olive oil
- 2 stalk(s) celery, finely chopped
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 clove(s) garlic, crushed with press
- 2 pound(s) lean ground turkey
- 3/4 cup(s) (from 1 1/2 slices bread) fresh whole wheat bread crumbs
- 1/3 cup(s) fat-free milk
- 1 tablespoon(s) Worcestershire sauce
- 2 large egg whites
- 1/2 cup(s) ketchup
- 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
- 1/4 teaspoon(s) coarsely ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon(s) Dijon mustard
Black Bean and Avocado Salsa
By SapphireBlu957
This chunky salsa is packed with flavor, but the creamy avocado balances its heat
- 2 jalapeños (seeded for less heat, if desired), finely chopped
- 1 clove(s) (small) garlic, finely chopped
- 1/2 medium white onion, finely chopped
- Kosher salt
- Pepper
- 1 can(s) (15 1/2-ounce) black beans, rinsed
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoon(s) fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon(s) olive oil
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup(s) fresh cilantro, chopped
White Bean and Tuna Salad Recipe
By SapphireBlu957
Some items that you will almost always find well stocked in our pantry are canned beans (white beans, garbanzo, kid...
- 1 cup of chopped red onions or shallots
- The zest and juice of 1 lemon or 2 limes (can sub a tablespoon or two of cider vinegar)
- 2 five to six ounce cans of tuna packed in olive oil
- 2 15-ounce cans of cannellini or Great Northern white beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup of chopped mint, parsley, or arugula
- A few splashes of Tabasco sauce, or 1 minced Serrano chile or 1 teaspoon red chile flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Salt and olive oil to taste